The measure of beauty is in the mind
Write an essay that makes a dialectic argument concerning one of the following propositions:
1.) The measure of beauty is in the mind, not the object.
2.) Morals and ideals (for example love, human rights, justice) are individual or local.
3.) Any „truth? or „fact? is constructed through language and thought.
Instructions:
For this assignment you should consider one principal example as a test of one of these
propositions, and apply theory (principles of analysis and aesthetics) to this example. In your
essay introduction you should clearly state what your argument is about the proposition
considered. The body of the essay should demonstrate how you have used a particular
example to come to a conclusion about the general proposition. Page 9 of 12
Purpose:
The major essay gives you the opportunity to research a particular topic and construct a
dialectic, written argument in response to the question or topic.
Requirements:
Your essay should be between 1200 and 1500 words. This is a formal writing assignment:
academic style should be used with full in-text citations and a reference list (the reference list
does not count towards the word limit).
response.
Guidelines:
This is a formal academic essay. We will discuss essay-writing in workshops and provide
resources on the unit?s Moodle site.
Assessment criteria:
Content: Demonstration of clear argument and original line of critical reasoning leading to a
conclusion; quality of analysis and discussion of issues; relevance and use of supporting
research and evidence; clarity of expression; extent to which objectives of question are met.
Research: Academic essays are built from your ability to critically analyse evidence provided
by experts on your topic. Secondary research is fundamental to your ability to construct your
own argument. You should use at least five credible sources as a minimum.
Mechanics: sentence structure; grammar and punctuation; clear acknowledgement of
sources of information; consistent citation method and layout of bibliography; correct and
complete; spelling and proofreading